Dogs

A social phenomenon: Why more people prefer dogs over humans?

More people feel a deep bond with pets, sometimes stronger than with humans. Research and cultural trends explain why this occurs and where the line is drawn.

A man hugging his dog
Dog skull found during an archaeological excavation.

Canine remains discovered in Bulgaria show dog meat may have been Iron Age delicacy - study

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.

WATCH: Fire breaks out at destroyed UNRWA compound in Jerusalem

Then-Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera speaks during an election campaign rally at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, on September 13, 2025.

Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute


Dog anti-aging study leaps decades ahead of human research

Researchers hope that preventing age-related decline in dogs could benefit human longevity.

 Senior golden retriever.

Lisa Baron Haet: Working in international relations at the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind

Lisa Baron Haet coordinates visits from donors, writes reports and grant applications, edits newsletters, and raises awareness about the center’s work.

 Lisa Baron Haet with Venus, a bling colleague's guide dog.

K-9 key roles: US military can learn from IDF Oketz unit, expert says

The IDF's Oketz canine unit has played a critical role in the ongoing Gaza conflict, with its use of military dogs providing key lessons for militaries worldwide.

 IDF Oketz unit soldiers with a dog.

Dogs undergo genetic transformation to fit 21st-century life, scientists suggest

Brian Hare of Duke University explains how modern dogs are evolving biologically and cognitively to thrive in today's world.

 Peggy attends the "Deadpool and Wolverine" UK Fan Event at the Eventim Apollo in London, England.

Delta passenger furious after being downgraded from first class seat for service dog

Upon boarding the flight, the passenger discovered a dog occupying his original first-class seat.

 Delta passenger furious after being downgraded from first class seat for service dog.

Outside, toilet: research finds the words dogs really want to say to us

Study confirms dogs' soundboard presses are intentional communication, not random behavior.

 What dogs really want to say.

Something strange is happening to the dogs around Chernobyl

Researchers collected blood samples from 116 dogs in the exclusion zone, discovering significant genetic differences among them.

 Wild dog in old radioactive zone in Pripyat city - abandoned ghost town after nuclear disaster. Chernobyl exclusion zone.

Knesset approves euthanasia of dogs crossing from Gaza, Lebanon

There are currently an estimated 5,000 stray dogs that have crossed into Israel since October 7.

 Veterinarian treating a dog

Which dog breeds are smartest? Study uncovers unexpected insights

The study suggests that excessive breeding of dog breeds by humans has led to changes in the natural structure of dogs' brains.

 Which is smartest? Dog breeds.

U.S. Presidents and their unforgettable pets: a short history

Among the most curious stories of presidential pets is that of Andrew Jackson's parrot named Poll, who was trained to say bad words and obscenities.

 Bo, walks freely on the South Lawn of the White House on April 24, 2009 in Washington.